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The best hardware for running AI at home

Tested picks and plain-English advice, updated as prices and models change.

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The best GPUs for running AI models locally (2026)

Memory decides which models you can run, and memory bandwidth decides how fast they answer. These are the cards that give you the most of both for the money.

Updated Oct 14, 2026

Buying guide

The best Macs and mini PCs for running LLMs locally (2026)

Unified-memory machines hold models that no affordable graphics card can, but their slower memory means you have to choose your models with care.

Updated Oct 14, 2026

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